ACTION FORCE International Heroes Guidebook volumes 1 and 2!
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An all-new twin set of 300-page collectors' guidebooks to the vintage Action Force toy range! volume 1: 1987-1990! volume 2: 1991-1994!
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: £124
Funded: £19,225 of £12,000
Dates: Feb 23rd -> Mar 25th (30 days)
Project By: Baron Ironblood
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: £124
Funded: £19,225 of £12,000
Dates: Feb 23rd -> Mar 25th (30 days)
Project By: Baron Ironblood
£19,225
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 25 @ 20:04 -0400 GMT
160%
of goal
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International Heroes Kickstarter - day 30 of 30 
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 30 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force catalogues! (Read More)
150 PAGES!!!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Not only are we 150% funded, but I've just finished the first 150 pages! If that ain't synchronicity enough, I put together a slideshow of the work so far, with the theme tune on a loop... it cuts out after the line "Fighting for freedom over land... (Read More)
150% FUNDED!!!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
150% FUNDED!!! THANK YOU!!!I'm floored, I truly am. Thank you for backing and liking and sharing my vision! Moments like these are equally rewarding and humbling. I couldn't do this without a single one of you. Thank you all. (Read More)
+++REPLACEMENT IMAGE+++
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, here is the replacement page for Zarana! Many thanks to the eagle-eyed followers who notified me! (Read More)
FINISHED COVER ARTWORK!!!
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that tonight's episode of WOJM What's On Joe Mind? has aired, I can safely reveal the finished cover artwork for International Heroes Volume One 1987-1990! Feast your eyes on this! Hats off to comic artist extraordinaire Alejandro Cabral for... (Read More)
£17,000!
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We've had a tremendous 48 hours, with a surge of new backers! Welcome aboard! For those who have been with us for the ride, we just passed the £17,000 mark! This makes brings us halfway towards our first stretch goal... if we can top... (Read More)
+++BREAKING NEWS+++
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
+++BREAKING NEWS+++ TUNE IN TO TONIGHT'S EPISODE OF WOJM: What's On Joe Mind? FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL HEROES COVER UNVEIL!!! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 29 of 30
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 29 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Super Trooper, Tunnel Rat and the mighty Weapon Transport! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 28 of 30
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 28 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Zarana, Zartan and the fearsome Buzz Boar! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 27 of 30
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 27 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Mainframe, Outback and the mighty Devil Fish! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 26 of 30
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 26 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Zandar, Zanzibar and the fearsome Air Skiff! (Read More)
Front cover update!
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Further progress for the first book cover, by artist Alejandro Cabral! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 25 of 30
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 25 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Sgt. Slammer, Shipwreck and the mighty Hovercraft! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 24 of 30
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 24 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force merchandise! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 23 of 30
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 23 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Dr. Mindbender, Eels and the fearsome Moray! (Read More)
+++ REPLACEMENT IMAGE +++
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I was informed that the Special Corps page had the wrong figure version! All fixed now, do please let me know if you spot any errors. (Read More)
Front cover update!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist extraordinaire Alejandro Cabral has finished inking the first cover! Not final artwork. (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 22 of 30
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 22 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Jinx, Lady Jaye and the mighty L.A.W.! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 21 of 30!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 21 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains W.O.R.M.S., Xamot and the fearsome Maggot! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 20 of 30!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 20 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Law & Order, Leatherneck and the mighty Air Defence! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 19 of 30
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 19 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Thrasher, Tomax and the fearsome Thunder Machine! (Read More)
Action Force Needs You!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
JOIN THE FIGHT! I shall post regular updates as I finish each of the 600 International Heroes pages. As I work through the images, I may ask for help replacing any poor quality images I come across. All contributors will be credited on the back... (Read More)
+++ BONUS ADD-ON!!! +++
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
For all those of you thinking W.T.A.F. after reading Alan Schell's W.T.A.F.... I have added an additional 12-page digital mini-comic! Action Force Redux 000/100 W.T.A.F.Only £1 GBP! Available in both .pdf and .cbz format! (Read More)
Action Force Redux catchup 5/5
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we've smashed through our target goal with 12 days to spare, I guess I should turn my eye towards promoting the Action Force Redux stretch goals!Here's a catch-up of the Despatches, Datafiles, Posters and WTAF!... (Read More)
Action Force Redux catchup 4/5
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we've smashed through our target goal with 12 days to spare, I guess I should turn my eye towards promoting the Action Force Redux stretch goals!Here's a catch-up of the fourth story arc!... (Read More)
Action Force Redux catchup 3/5
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we've smashed through our target goal with 12 days to spare, I guess I should turn my eye towards promoting the Action Force Redux stretch goals!Here's a catch-up of the third story arc!... (Read More)
Action Force Redux catchup 2/5
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we've smashed through our target goal with 12 days to spare, I guess I should turn my eye towards promoting the Action Force Redux stretch goals!Here's a catch-up of the second story arc!... (Read More)
Action Force Redux catchup 1/5
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we've smashed through target goal with 12 days to spare, I guess I shouyld turn my eye towards promoting the Action Force Redux stretch goals!Here's a catch-up of the first story arc!... (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 18 of 30
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 18 of 30! Today's pages feature the Accessory Packs and Motorized Backpacks! (Read More)
+++ BREAKTHROUGH!!! +++
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! The books are going to print! Thank you all so much! (Read More)
First 100 pages ready!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I've finished the first 100 pages! Technically I've completed 200 of the 600, but only the first 100 are consecutive... Anyway, I've put together a reel to showcase the work so far! Enjoy! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 17 of 30
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 17 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Special Corps, Steamroller and the mighty Whirlwind! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 16 of 30
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 16 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Ripper, Road Pig and the fearsome Night Landing! (Read More)
What's On Joe Mind? International Herpes!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I had an absolutely great time talking with Mike, Mark and Rob on tonight's episode of WOJM?! Catch the full show here! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 15 of 30
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 15 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Wet-Suit, Wild Bill and the mighty Dragonfly XH-1! (Read More)
+++ REPLACEMENT IMAGE +++
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, here is the updated Storm Shadow page from yesterday! (Read More)
95%!!! FUNDED
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Nearly there! I can't thank you all enough for supporting my work! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 14 of 30
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 14 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Stinger Driver, Storm Shadow and the fearsome Stinger! (Read More)
BFTB on WOJM!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
That's right! Yours truly will be joining the guys at WOJM: What's On Joe Mind? this week! It's gonna get bloody! (Read More)
++ BONUS TIERS ADDED ++
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added three bonus tiers, for anyone who wants to order two sets of both books!Action Force Collectors' Guide FF [x2] Order 2 sets of the all-new, matching pair of 300-page, full-colour printed guidebooks to the Action Force toy range, circa... (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 13 of 30
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 13 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Slip-Stream, Snake Eyes & Timber and the mighty Conquest X-30! (Read More)
Add-ons Clarification
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Just to clarify; the digitial copies of the International Heroes books (as well as all of the digital add-on books, comics and magazines) will be high-resolution, full-size A4 and watermark-free!Unlike the given example pages in the... (Read More)
85% FUNDED!!!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THIS PROJECT!!! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 12 of 30
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 12 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force merchandise! (Read More)
£10,000 FUNDED!!! ++ NEW STRETCH GOALS ADDED ++
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just broken the £10,000 barrier! The International Heroes books are so close now I can taste them! I can't thank you enough for supporting my passion project!If the campaign continues on this trajectory, we will hit our target goal of... (Read More)
Add-ons: Action Force Redux 001
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had some queries about the offered add-ons. The good news is everything can be viewed for free on the main website!Currently available as either digital .pdf or .cbz files are my previous Kickstarter projects; Action Force Redux 001 [40 pages]... (Read More)
Add-ons: Action Force Palitoy books and magazines
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had some queries about the offered add-ons. The good news is everything can be viewed for free on the main website!Currently available as either digital .pdf or .cbz files are my previous Kickstarter projects;Action Force: Palitoy Collectors'... (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 11 of 30
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 11 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Croc Master, Destro and the fearsome Ferret! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 10 of 30
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 10 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Falcon, Fast Draw and the mighty AWE Striker! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 9 of 30
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 9 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Buzzer, Cobra and the fearsome FANG! Please share far and wide! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 8 of 30
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 8 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Barbecue and Bazooka and the mighty SLAM! Please share far and wide! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 7 of 30
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 7 of 30! Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Serpentor and Snow Serpent and the fearsome Air Chariot! Please share far and wide! (Read More)
70%!!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are now at 70% funded in 7 days!!! I'm thrilled beyond words. Thank you, everybody! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 6 of 30
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 6 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force merchandise! Please share far and wide! (Read More)
60%!!!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
60% FUNDING IN FIVE DAYS!!!Thank you to everyone who has supported this project! (Read More)
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 5 of 30
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
International Heroes Kickstarter - day 5 of 30! Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Hawk and Heavy Metal and the mighty Mauler! Please share far and wide! (Read More)
Day 4 of 30 - 50% Funded!!!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We are halfway there already! Thank you all so very much for this incredible start!I'm ploughing through the pages, I've completed 150 pages from book one, so quarter finished already! If I can keep this pace, I hope to have both books... (Read More)
Day 3 of 30
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, as I write this we are one pledge shy of the halfway point!Today's pages feature the Action Force heroes Flint, Footloose and the mighty Armadillo! (Read More)
Action Force in the press!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thank you to Downthetubes main man, John Freeman! It's an honour to be recognised by one of Marvel UK's editors!https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-new-anniversary-action-force-guide-books/ (Read More)
Day 2 of 30
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, fantastic to see we have passed the £5K mark already! I'm thrilled to bits, thank you all.Today's pages feature the Cobra villains Viper and Wild Weasel and the fearsome Rattler! (Read More)
BIRTHDAY FOR THE BARON!!!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Cheers to 23 years!Well, I came here all intent on making a project announcement, only to discover that we are one third funded already! I'm astonished, humbled and touched all at the same time! Pretty indescribable really... words have failed me... (Read More)
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